What to KnowA compromised chemical storage tank at Garden Grove’s GKN aerospace facility is threatening to leak its toxic contents or explode. The hazardous materials situation began unfolding Thursday night when firefighters responded to reports of a problem with the tank containing a flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate.About 50,000 people in the Orange County community remained under evacuation orders. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday as about 50,000 people remained under evacuation orders. Orange County fire authorities were working with experts from all over the country to discuss options. Orange County Fire Authority members were at the property “in harm’s way” in an effort to neutralize an additional 15,000-gallon tank to remove its explosive potential.A gauge covered by water on the compromised tank indicated its temperature increased to 90 degrees from 77 Friday morning.
Residents in Garden Grove face a rising threat from an unstable toxic chemical tank that firefighters say appears likely to leak its contents or explode. Follow below for live updates.